Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet dish that combines tender chicken breasts with fresh green beans in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine and let it simmer for a minute.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and drizzle with olive oil. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the green beans. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and oregano for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute green beans with asparagus or broccoli for a different vegetable option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: Salt to taste
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg